Business Development Lawyer

Make your mark with Southpac Group! For over 40 years, Southpac has delivered wealth planning services to high-net-worth individuals globally, helping protect their assets and legacies.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, responsible for converting new client leads into confirmed sales.

This includes managing the legal elements of the client onboarding process and seamless handover to internal client service teams.

Additionally, fostering and maintaining positive relationships with referrers to support the generation of new business.

Key duties and responsibilities : Liaise with prospective clients and referrers regarding the establishment of trust, foundation, and corporate structures.Draft and review trust, company, foundation, and other agreements generated during the entity establishment process, ensuring client requirements are met while safeguarding Southpac's interests.Participate in introductory calls with prospective clients and referrers, clearly and effectively communicating the key benefits of Southpac's products and jurisdictions.Proactively identify and develop new referrers, products, and jurisdictions, converting leads into long-term referrers through sustained engagement.Conduct market research to expand and strengthen the company's referrer network.Engage in marketing activities to enhance Southpac's profile, including writing high-quality content for online publication, contributing to videos and webinars, visiting clients and referrers, and attending and presenting at conferences.Identify and participate in relevant in-house and external training to maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.Support other business development initiatives as required, including assisting the Director of Business Development with specific projects, promotions, and strategic initiatives.About you : 1-2 years PQE, ideally seeking to transition in-houseCommercial law experience preferred but not essentialHighly organised, efficient, and detail-orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong IT proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new systemsProactive, client-focused, and professional with a warm approachCandidates must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand. What's on offer : A competitive salaryA modern office in Central Tauranga with a collaborative, supportive teamAccess to a performance-based incentive schemeA friendly, global team of over 25 professionalsWork-life balance : early start / early finish options to suit family or lifestyle needsThis is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role based in Southpac's brand-new First Ave headquarters.

If you're looking to take the next step in your legal or business development career with a company that values flexibility, collaboration, and career progression - this could be the role for you.

How to Apply If this is a role that sounds of interest to you, and you want to learn more feel free to reach out for a discussion on a fully confidential basis.

Katie Coleman p : 027 532 1500 e :

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